Wayne Parker’s campaign issued the following press release today:

Huntsville, AL - Wayne Parker, the leading Republican candidate for the Fifth Congressional District (AL-05), received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Tuesday. With nearly four million members nationwide, the NRA is the leading advocate for rights of gun owners in the U.S.

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the National Rifle Association,” Parker stated. “I’ve always been a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and the rights of individuals to keep and bear arms. North Alabama gun owners and sportsmen need to know their liberties are being protected in Washington. I look forward to being an advocate for them.”

The letter of endorsement, signed by the Director of Federal Affairs, Charles H. Cunningham, “urges all NRA members and other gun owners and sportsmen in Alabama’s fifth congressional district to vote for [Wayne Parker] in the Republican primary runoff election on July 15th.” In addition, Parker received an “A” rating from the NRA.*

“While last week’s Supreme Court decision was a major victory for individual gun ownership, there is sure to be legislation that challenges that decision on every level,” Parker predicted. “Gun owners will need someone that will stand up for their rights during that process.”

The endorsement comes just days after a landmark Supreme Court ruling, which overturned the Washington, D.C. handgun ban and interpreted the Second Amendment to give individuals the right to bear arms.

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*To receive a copy of the actual letter, please contact the campaign.

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